Did you know that something as simple as grass clippings and leaves can seriously harm the Indian River Lagoon? When yard waste is left on streets or swept into storm […]
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Reducing Pollution in Reclaimed Water
Studies Show Reclaimed Water is Polluting the Lagoon: Reclaimed water is partially cleaned sewer water, transported through characteristic purple pipes and used to irrigate golf courses and other areas. It […]
Pre-1996 Dumping Was a Dirty Shame
Is Sewage Plant Dumping a Major Source of Lagoon Pollution? No, not today! But until 1996 when the 1990 IRL System and Basin Act took effect, it sure was. […]
Florida Legislature Receives Mixed Grades on the Lagoon
When it comes to Indian River Lagoon, Florida Legislature receives mixed grades | Opinion Craig Wallace Guest columnist The Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition would like to show our appreciation […]
Summer heat is tough on fish in the Lagoon
This is the time of year when more frequent rains coupled with longer daylight hours can create an environment that is ripe for localized algal blooms. There have been several […]
What happened with Blue Green Algae Task Force Recommendations
Why is DEP still so inept, years after DeSantis took office? https://treasurecoast-fl-app.newsmemory.com/?publink=2abbb1082_13485b4 In January 2019, two days after being sworn into the state’s highest office, De-Santis wanted to make one […]
We can’t afford to sacrifice seagrass for development
Seagrass is one of the most valuable ecosystems on the planet. Often referred to as the “lungs of the sea” for its unique ability to clean surrounding water and remove carbon […]
Reckless bill could further endanger manatees by destroying local seagrass
Like many of you, I remain incredibly troubled by the staggering loss of seagrass in our estuary. It has had real consequences. Since 2009, we’ve lost around 46,000 acres of […]
Bill to save seagrass and manatees gets first blue-green light
Officials would have to inspect septic tanks every five years. A bill to reduce algal blooms, and protect Florida’s declining manatee population, is inching forward in the Legislature. A Senate […]
Don’t feed the Starving Manatees
December 12, 2021 – No one wants to see an animal suffer, but when it comes to manatees wildlife officials ask you to please refrain from feeding them. It will […]